English Explanatory Dictionary

legitimate theater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Serious drama, as opposed to farce or musical theater.
  2. A theater that performs serious dramas.

Word forms

legitimate theater legitimate theaters legitimate theatre

Etymology

A reference to the British Licensing Act 1737.

Antonyms

illegitimate theater

Related words

legitimate drama
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